So as some of you know. A close friend of mine was murdered last night. Ive been sleep all day trying to get rid of the anger, rage, and hopelessness that I feel. Im trying not to affect my loved ones around me. But I cant shake this feeling. And my heart is heavy. I want to grab my gun and hunt down those responsible. But Im NOT. I know violence only begets violence. Ive learned it the hard way from the neighborhood I grew up in. Unfortunately this is not my first friend gunned down, R.I.P. Young Shaheed. Why do we have to kill each other? Hate on each other? Are we THAT insecure? Are we THAT ignorant? Are we THAT petty? Are we THAT threatened? I CANT STOP THE TEARS FROM POURING OUT OF MY HEART. I dont know why I decided to blog about this. I am not looking for sympathy. Im going to be alright. Tomorrow is a new day if it is in GODs plan.  I just feel lost. And dont know what else to do. My heart goes out to his family. And his father Big Willie who is an incredible man. He has always been there for me and anybody else who has needed him. He told me before I ever booked a gig. That when I make it big he wants to be my driver. There was no reason for him to believe in me. But just like the rest of my neighborhood HE DID. I truly cant imagine the loss of a son. He didnt deserve to die that way. I know GOD has a place for you in eternity. Hold it down my brother until I get there. R.I.P. Lil Will

About a year a go I did this internet short called "HEAD FOR CHRIST". I played a pimp, lol. The link is down below. ENJOY :)    

http://www.257show.com/video02.html

OK LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So before I ever booked a gig. Even while I was still in school studying my craft. I was a contestant on a show called BATTLE DOME. You might also recognize another actor by the name of Terry Cruz from the television show EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. Enjoy and tell me what you think. :) heres the link. Hope it works

http://video.tvguide.com/Battle+Dome/EP+10/1160419?autoplay=true&partnerid=OVG

This is funny as hell!!!!

Jensen Atwood has the honor of reading Langston Hughes poems on this national tour.



Please feel free to visit: http://www.jensenatwood.com

Team Jensen

For those of you that don't know, the movie is showing for at least a week from Friday, October 24th. Make sure you go see it today. We are very grateful for all of the emails, letters, and comments...wow!

From Patrick Ian Polk:

The club promoter informed us that ALL of the people who purchase advanced tickets for the Saturday's Event at Sun Lounge will receive a special commemorative gift that night.

Make sure you Purchase Tickets: www.vansonpromo.com
For Table Reservations: Jason 301-452-4767

This is a VIP only event and advance tickets will guarantee $25 admission.

See you Halloween Weekend!

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008 Time: 10pm Attire: Dress Code Strictly Enforced

Venue: Sun Lounge DC 1217 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington D.C. Cost: $25 - This is a VIP ONLY event (We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance. The may be an up charge at the door. Buy tickets in advance.)

Purchase Tickets: www.vansonpromo.com For Table Reservations: Jason 301-452-4767

J 

CHICAGO SUN TIMES OCT 20








Jennifer Hudson accepts her award Saturday from actor Jensen Atwood (right) at Chase Auditorium. Hudson later serenaded lifetime achievement honoree Sidney Poitier (inset). (Oscar Lopez, for the Sun-Times/AP)






One film fest honoree serenades the other



October 20, 2008



BY MISHA DAVENPORT mdavenport@suntimes.com




Hollywood's gilded past and bright future were both honored Saturday as Oscar winners Jennifer Hudson and Sidney Poitier accepted awards at the Chicago International Film Festival's 12th Annual Black Perspectives Tribute.




Hudson, a Chicago native who took home an Academy Award in 2007 for her debut performance as Effie White in "Dreamgirls," kept her remarks short when she accepted a trophy for artistic achievement.




"There is nothing like being at home and being received by your own," she told the sold-out crowd of 525.




She returned at the end of the evening to serenade lifetime achievement honoree Sidney Poitier with a soulful rendition of the title track from his 1967 film "To Sir, With Love."




The 82-year-old actor took questions from Johnson Publishing chairman Linda Johnson Rice and reminisced about filming "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" with screen legends Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn: "As I was looking at them and talking to them, I was saying in my head: 'Oh, my God! Here I am talking to these two great actors.' I couldn't remember my lines."




Poitier ended up having to shoot the scene with a stand-in for the actors.




He was humble in accepting the award. "I thank you for the opportunity to speak with you face to face," he said. "Now you know enough about me that you will be completely tired of me very shortly, but the fact remains I shall never forget you."